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Halloween presents a good opportunity for parents to discuss healthy eating habits with their children, according to experts. “The Halloween season is a great time for parents to teach eating in moderation, and all food can fit into a healthy eating lifestyle,” said Becky Gonter-Dray, a pediatric dietitian at Dayton (Ohio) Children&rsquo...

As warmer weather approaches and people are getting back on track with their healthy New Year’s resolutions, it’s important to make sure you are making the most of your exercise routine. Jim Sawin, the health and wellness director at the Huber Heights YMCA and the assistant track and field coach at Cedarville University, to offer...

5 health benefits of fish During this season of Lent, many people will follow tradition and make fish a bigger part of their diets. While fish can offer many health benefits, as it is low-fat and packed with protein, vitamins and nutrients that can lower blood pressure and help reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke, fish also can offer...

There are many ways to save big every day. On Thursday, Jan. 31, Savings.com announced it has partnered with five couponing experts to launch free resources and tools, exclusive to Ohio residents, that will help consumers save up to 50 percent off their weekly groceries. We asked Loren Bendele, president and co-founder of Savings.com, about...

Being a fan of the show since season one, there are monuments along the journey that you want to see yourself reach as a contestant. After surviving the first weigh in, the next big milestone is making it to the game transition, which for our season is when we become individuals. What a great night it was when Alison walked through that door...

How to go The South West Ohio Recreation and Defense school will present the Dayton premier of “The Most Beautiful,” a 1944 film written and directed by famed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at 813 Leo St. in Dayton. This marks the first time “The Most Beautiful” — a Japanese propaganda...

When Chloe Luster was born prematurely, it quickly became clear that she would have to undergo three staged open heart surgeries to save her life, her mother said. The 4-year-old from Covington, Ky., suffers from complex congenital heart defects and was born with half of a heart. She is a patient at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical...

Walking into the gym and seeing Ali: “… Are you kidding me?” Of course there has to be a trick to this week; it wouldn’t be “The Biggest Loser,” right? ” … Wait a minute, what are those? Why are our faces on those? OH MY! What is about to happen?” That’s the internal dialogue I...

How to go As mid-February nears, many people may find that they’ve gotten off track with their New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. Those who want to learn about everyday strategies to get healthier can get advice from a naturopathic doctor who has worked with celebrities including actress Demi Moore, fashion designer...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people are buying chocolaty treats for their loved ones. Of course everyone knows that eating too much chocolate could lead to weight gain. But, when eaten in moderation, chocolate can have some benefits for your overall health, said Carla Metzler, a clinical dietitian at Fort Hamilton Hospital. Here...

John Waite, a solo artist and member of the British band The Babys, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, July, 19, at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, according to an announcement made today. Tickets cost $5 for general admission and $40 for a reserved seat in the first three rows of Plaza Section B (limited availability), which includes a backstage...

While Janet Elam of New Carlisle was still pregnant with her daughter, she received difficult news. She was told that her child had cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening disorder in which mucus builds up in the lungs, digestive tract and other parts of the body. Hayley Elam, now 5 years old, has been hospitalized once every six months to a...

The American Red Cross Butler County office for many years has offered a medical transportation program to people of all ages in Middletown, Monroe and Trenton. Volunteer drivers take people who don’t have access to transportation to and from their medical appointments at no cost, although contributions are welcome. In 2012, the office...

During February, American Heart Month, you should take time to think about the food you are eating and how you can be healthier, experts say. We asked Emily Broughton, community relations manager at Earth Fare, a healthy supermarket in Centerville, to tell you what heart healthy foods you should put in your shopping cart this month and which...

Never in my wildest dreams did I think upon returning to the house after our workout that we would be FOODLESS! This would be a great pop challenge… as a spectator. Nonetheless, as we put our game plan together, this was actually a fun challenge and actually a source of encouragement for me, as I had spent many nights wondering how...

At first glance, Joe Vadnais of Sugarcreek Twp. does not appear to suffer from any disabilities. But the 50-year-old has struggled with physical setbacks for decades. When Vadnais was 19 years old, he developed Type 1 diabetes, and other health issues followed. In 1992, he lost hearing in his right ear. About three years later, he lost vision...

By the numbers: Cervical cancer Each year, cervical cancer affects about 13,000 women in the United States, according to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition. It is the second most common type of cancer for women across the globe, but it also is one of the most preventable types of cancer, according to the NCCC. The Centers for Disease...

A one-time film screening of “Not My Life” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at The Neon, in honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month and as part of Start Freedom Dayton, a local human trafficking awareness campaign. “Not My Life,” which was released on Nov. 1 2011, is “the first documentary film...

The rhythm and blues group Men of Soul will take the Fraze Pavilion stage at 8 p.m. Friday, July 12, according to an announcement today. . Tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Fraze FanFare store in Town & Country Shopping Center, located at 300 E. Stroop Road in Kettering. Tickets also can be purchased...